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This self-driving truck has no room for a human driver Most experts believe the first industry to be upended by autonomous driving will be the trucking sector.

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With no hands on steering, automated vehicles may breed distracted drivers

Few people pay close attention to the traffic situation unfolding around them when they’re travelling as a passenger in a car, even if they’re in the front seat. And that could make partially automated vehicles, which are operating on our roads right now, problematic.

Also known as Level 2 automated vehicles, partially automated vehicles are capable of controlling steering, acceleration and deceleration. The Tesla AutoPilot system is a good example. (Cadillac, Volvo, Audi and Nissan also offer partial automation).

These kinds of automated vehicles, although designed to optimise driver comfort and safety, require a human driver to remain on standby when the vehicle is in autonomous mode. That means paying close attention to the driving environment, and taking back control of the vehicle if required.

This may sound straightforward, but it’s not.

Passive fatigue and distraction There are two main reasons why people find it difficult to pay close attention to the driving environment, especially for extended periods of time, when a vehicle is READ MORE

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This self-driving truck has no room for a human driver Most experts believe the first industry to be upended by autonomous driving will be the trucking sector.